Best Electric Bikes 2018

Last Updated: 12 November 2018 by Ezra.

We have recently updated this write-up to include a bunch of latest releases that are trending currently. We hope that they should help you in your journey to find the proper one for your requirements.

BEST ELECTRIC BIKE REVIEWED & COMPARED

The Ultimate Buyers Guide

(Rated from 24 reviews)

After years and hundreds of hours of testing & reviewing, we have strong opinions about what makes the best electric bikes: motor power and weight capacity, battery life and capacity, maneuverability, comfortable rides, fit, safety and cost.

The AddMotor Motan E-Bike(On special until end July 2018) has all those features and beats its competition hands down. It offers you the most powerful motor than you can ride it comfortable and at your speed. It features the innovative aluminum alloy frame and a collapsible front stem that allows you to easily store and transport your bike. It also does not require you to pedal thus making it even easier than riding a bike. It is also comfortable, easy to use and assemble, quiet and sturdily constructed. It is worth every penny you spend on it!

Just like all AddMotor Bikes, you can use the MOTAN in three different modes of movement: muscle power, throttle or pedal assist, and since it is taller than the regular bikes, it is a recommendation that only people with a body height of 5″6′ ride this bike to prevent accidents and damages.

The bike features the sturdy and incredible rear bike rack with a reflector that makes it perfect for carrying your groceries and shopping duties. You can even add a basket or bike bag to give your favorite pet a ride, thus making your trips more convenient for you and your extended family (pets). It also features the variable gear speed sensor mid-drive that makes the rides smooth and cozy. It also offers you the durable aluminum alloy frame and quick-release tires that are excellent for all-terrain and useful on-the-road, trails, mountains, city, beach or the snow.

We Like

The electric bike is the most lightweight e-bike on the market. It is also well-priced, simple to use, well-made, fun to ride and easy to store. It also has an excellent and long-lasting battery life.

We Don’t Like

The battery takes time before it fully charges and it has a noisy motor. Despite these issues though, the bike is portable, compact, cutely designed and robust.

Testimonial & Customer Reviews

At the time of writing, there were 12 customer reviews and a 4.3 out of 5 stars rating.

Conclusion

With its incredible 1000Watts state-of-the-art geared middle motor that delivers you the best in class acceleration and hill climbing, the bike makes for an absolute blast to ride and a total lifesaver for your daily commute through the city or mountain.

PROS

Lightweight

Comfortable ride

Long-lasting battery life

Simple construction

Easy storage & compact

Fun to ride

Easy to assemble

Perfectly Priced

Secure & well made

CONS

Noisy

It takes time to fully charge

2. Tomasar Power Electric Bike

The Tomasar Power E-bike offers you nothing but excellence when it comes to riding your way through life. It has a removable lithium-ion battery that allows you to ride up to 25-50 km, especially when you consider its impressive features like the Easy Charge Port System, which enables you to charge it on or off the frame.

It also adopts a 100 percent lightweight aluminum alloy collapsible frame for quick folding so you can easily store into any vehicle or your office. It also has front and rear disc brakes that entirely safeguard you from any harm that comes your way. The front fork design is of high-strength carbon steel and comes with premium comfort shock absorption.

The e-bike also features the 250W high-speed brushless gear motors that will efficiently assist you to travel at the 15mph road speed limit; 7-speed Shimano professional transmission system. It is the ultimate e-bike choice for any aspiring cyclists.

We Like

It offers you the incredible and removable battery. It can last you up to 60 miles per hour. It is also durable, fast, sturdy, worth its value and fashionable. The bike also offers you the quick-release tires that make it convenient, the quick and smooth front suspension and a good workout session. The hills are a breeze with this great e-bike.

We Don’t Like

It is noisy and cumbersome. In spite of these issues though, it is worth its value, well-built and fashionable.

Testimonial & Customer Reviews

At the time of writing, there were 13 customer reviews and a 4.4 out of 5 stars rating.

Conclusion

Enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets without sweating while saving money with this zero-emission. You can never go wrong with it!

3. NAKTO Electric Bicycle Sporting Shimano Speed Gear E-Bike

The NAKTO Electric Bicycle brand is making this Green Energy moves by helping in the fight towards saving the environment while also bringing convenience and fun to you!

The bike features the front V-Brake and rear expansion brake and 6-Speed-SHIMANO transmission system that allows you to choose any speed according to your needs. It also offers you perfect brakes that safeguard entirely you from any harsh environments.

It also comes with the removable 36V, 10AH lithium battery that allows you to ride it up to 22-28 Miles (30-45km) with per charger and PAS ranger of 28-35 Miles (40-55KM). The bike also features the 250W High-Speed Brushless gear motors that efficiently assist you in traveling at the 18-25 MPH road speed limit.

So, no matter what you intend to use it for, whether it is a ride to work, a weekend road trip or a ride through the countryside with many uneven undergrounds, this e-bike is your ultimate best choice.

We Like

It is the most durable electric bicycle. It is also lightweight, maneuverable through any harsh and smooth terrains, fun to ride and easy to adjust, set-up and use. It also offers you impressive performance, quiet rides, comfortable rides, and steady suspension.

We Don’t Like

It is pricey, and the battery does not seem to be working, but you can always have it replaced. It might have some minor cons, but if you compare them to the pros, then you will realize that it is the best e-bike bet. It is simple, well-built, offers you incredible brake systems and it is portable.

Testimonial & Customer Reviews

At the time of writing, there were 172 customer reviews and a 4.0 out of 5 stars rating.

Conclusion

It is an amazingly fun e-bike, and at full power, it gives you a motocross experience. Riding it not only gives you peace of mind but it gives you the dark angel kind of feeling; you feel like a hero!

PROS

Durable

Maneuverable

Electric bike beast

Portable and lightweight

Fun and easy to drive

Quiet

Cozy

Incredible brakes

Stylish

Impressive performance

Steady suspension

Powerful motor

Convenient

Easy to set up, adjust and use

CONS

Expensive

The battery does not seem to be working, but you can always replace it

Change the way you travel by leaving behind the traffic jam problem. Commute without dying of carbonated air and make sure you move as you protect the green earth. Say goodbye to the crowded bus, enjoy the individual independent space, enjoy the city scenery, change your sports way, say goodbye to the excuse of no time to exercise and enjoy the freedom and happiness that riding offers you. The ECOTRIC e-bike offers you that and more.

It features the 500 Watt brushless gear motor that offers you dominant power thus allowing you to cycle and reach speeds of up to 23 MPH. It also features the 36V/12AH Removable Lithium Batter that enables you to bring it to your home or office to recharge and the outage braking system and Mechanical braking system that work along both lines, providing you security throughout your trip.

We Like

The electric bike is the most lightweight e-bike on the market. It is also well-priced, simple to use, well-made, fun to ride and easy to store. It also has an excellent and long-lasting battery life.

We Don’t Like

The battery takes time before it fully charges and it has a noisy motor. Despite these issues though, the bike is portable, compact, cutely designed and robust.

Testimonial & Customer Reviews

At the time of writing, there were 26 customer reviews and a 4.3 out of 5 stars rating.

Conclusion

With its incredible state-of-the-art geared middle motor that delivers you the best in class acceleration and hill climbing, the bike makes for an absolute blast to ride and a total lifesaver for your daily commute through the city or mountain.

PROS

Lightweight

Comfortable to ride

Impeccable and long-lasting battery life

Simple construction

Easy storage; compact

Fun to ride

Quick to put together

Simple to use

Secure

Well-made

Perfectly Priced

CONS

Noisy

It takes time before it fully charges

5. Cyclamatic CX2 Bicycle, Electric Foldaway Bike Summary Review

The Cyclamatic CX2 serves as an incredible foldaway electric bike that is perfect for commuters. It is a comfortable ride that is fit for urban conditions, and the battery lasts long enough to enable you to travel long distances.

Quick Summary of the Cyclamatic CX2 Bicycle, Electric Foldaway Bike

It features a 250W motor that can reach speeds up to 15 mph thus making it safe to ride in the rain while also it possible for you to go up to 31 miles on one charge, providing plenty of range for serious cyclists. It also features a new more powerful brushless motor, a 6-speed gear system that offers you improved reliability.

It also has the incredible sturdy steel frame, strong v-brakes, and quick-shift gears that offer you all the qualities of a premium bike with the added benefits of a quick and easy compact folding mechanism and three pedal assist modes.

We Like

It is the most fun to ride an e-bike. It is also efficient, excellent for short trips, compact and lightweight. It is also affordable, offers you a long-lasting battery and is quiet.

We Don’t Like

It has limited suspension thus one gets jounced around a bit too much, and the battery runs out of juice. Apart from these issues though, it is robust, lightweight and excellently priced.

Testimonial & Customer Reviews

At the time of writing, there were 118 customer reviews and a rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Conclusion

It is ideal for those traveling on holidays and those with minimal storage space.

PROS

Fun to ride

Efficient

Excellent for short trips

Compact

Lightweight and foldable

Impressive battery life

Perfectly Priced

Quiet

Long-lasting battery

CONS

It has a limited suspension thus one gets jounced around

The battery runs out of juice

6. SWAGTRON Swagcycle E-Bike Folding Bicycle Summary Review

The SWAGTRON Swagcycle E-bike is an affordable model that strikes a delicate balance between value and quality. Its most notable feature is its bizarre design that only put it looks like a dorkier than traditional bike thus making it not as appealing as the rest.

Regarding performance, the e-bike is perfect for smaller distance travelers, and it offers smooth rides to cyclists who do not have long commutes. It features the aerospace grade aluminum frame that collapses for secure storage & easily fits in trunks of all sizes. It also charges your devices on the go; it has a micro USB charging port that enables you to charge your devices while you ride.

The Swagcycle’s design gives you a breath of fresh air when moving around your city and the countryside.

We Like

It is the most compact electric bicycle. It is also almost theft proof, comfortable with its plush seat, high-quality, and durable. It is also affordable, sturdy, easy to set up and incredible up and down the hills.

We Don’t Like

The e-bike is cumbersome, does not have the most powerful motor and challenging to turn the handlebar to throttle. However, despite these issues, it is compact, offers you relatively long battery life and super smooth pedaling.

Testimonial & Customer Reviews

During the time of writing this review, there was a total of 192 customer reviews and a rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

Conclusion

The green and eco-friendly Swagger is 100% electric & emissions-free, therefore saving both your wallet and the environment.

PROS

Compact and sturdy

Theftproof

Comfortable

High-quality

Durable and affordable

Easy to set up

Relatively long battery life

Quick to charge

Super smooth pedaling

Incredible up and down the hills

CONS

Bulky

Difficult to turn the handlebar to throttle

Doesn’t have the most potent motor

Our Top Recommendations in 2018

To come up with a detailed list of the best electric bikes, we considered the motor power, weight capacity, and the battery life.

Our favorite electric bike is the AddMotor Motan E-Bike. It is the most potent bike with its incredible motor. It features the astonishing lithium-ion battery which can reach speeds up to 25KM/H and the electric motor that offers you the pedal-assist mode that will help you get over tough hills without doing all of the work for you.

In Summary

An electric bike is a motor-assisted ride. It consists of a battery, a controller and a motor, which takes some of the efforts out of pedaling. There are mainly two types of e-bikes. There are those that have a small engine to assist the rider’s pedal-power, the Pedelecs, and the somewhat more potent ones which tend to be closer to the moped-style functionality.When selecting the best e-bikes this year, we considered the motor power, battery capacity and life, maneuverability and the weight capacity. A fantastic and top-notch electric bicycle needs to have a powerful motor, long-lasting and durable battery and lightweight enough to allow you to carry it from one place to the next.